industrial design

American  

noun

1. the art that deals with the design problems of manufactured objects, including problems of designing such objects with consideration for available materials and means of production, of designing packages, bottles, etc., for manufactured goods, and of graphic design for manufactured objects, packages, etc.

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industrial design British  

noun

1. the art or practice of designing any object for manufacture

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Other Word Forms

• industrial designer
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of industrial design

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

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industrial design

Schneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that has thrived from the AI build-out, on Monday struck a $23 billion deal to buy an industrial design software company at a bargain-basement valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The arrangement could see artificial intelligence play a bigger role in industrial design and engineering.

From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025

The hue is especially revered for its versatility within several applications, including beauty, home interiors, industrial design, multi-media design and fashion.

From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2024

After studying industrial design at the University of Notre Dame, Ryan Twardzik tried his hand at footwear, accessory and graphic design.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

Before there were computers in Silicon Valley, before the land gave way to industrial design, there was fruit.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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